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What is group B streptococcus (GBS)?
Group B streptococcus is one of the many types of bacteria that live in the body and usually do not cause serious illness. It is found in the digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts of men and women. In women, it can be found in the vagina and rectum. GBS is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Also, although the names are similar, GBS is different from group A streptococcus, the bacteria that causes “strep throat.”

Although most babies are born healthy, parents-to-be often worry about the
possibility that their baby will be born with a medical condition or physical
disability. A birth defect is a physical problem or intellectual disability that is
present at birth, although some birth defects may not be noticed until the
child is older. About 3 in 100 babies in the United States are born with a major
birth defect

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Mosquito Bite Prevention
If you must travel to one of the areas where Zika virus is spreading,
strictly follow these four steps to prevent mosquito bites:
 Use EPA-registered bug spray with DEET, picaridin, IR3535,
oil of lemon eucalyptus, paramenthane-diol, or 2-undecanone.
Used as directed, these sprays are safe for pregnant and
breastfeeding women.
 Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
 Treat clothing and gear with permethrin or buy
permethrin-treated items.
 Stay in air-conditioned or screened-in areas during the day
and at night.
Follow these steps at all ...